Our office has many service opportunities (some with transportation). If you can't find what you're looking for, stop by our office in Markim Hall (third floor), call us at 651-696-6040 or email us at cec@macalester.edu. We can help you find the perfect service opportunity!

Community Partnerships

The Civic Engagement Center has developed strong partnerships with local organizations through our civic leadership programs and service opportunities. To see a list of these recent organizations, click here

Service Opportunities by Issue Area

Organizations are listed by issue are below, to assist you in your search for ongoing or one-time service opportunities. Please feel free to contact the organization directly or stop by our office to talk with a student leader. Student Issue Based Organizers are available from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, during the academic year, to help you choose the right opportunity to fit your schedule, your interests, and your volunteer goals!

ARTS FOR SOCIAL CHANGE

ArtScraps/ArtStart1459 St. Clair Avenue - St. Paul, MN 55105Vol. Coord.: Cindy Saucedo Smith, (651) 698-2787ArtScraps is a store run by the non-profit ArtStart, which provides recycled items for teachers, parents and the public to use for art projects. ArtScraps collects scraps, factory rejects and other items normally destined for the landfill. Volunteers help in the store with customer service, activities, kids’ parties and merchandise. Within walking distance.

Cedar Cultural Center416 Cedar Ave S - Minneapolis, MN 55454Vol. Coord.: Jason Koffman, (612) 338-2674The center supports the preservation of cultural diversity by promoting and presenting local and international music and dance. Volunteers assist with shows and other events and are able to attend events free of charge.

Intermedia Arts2822 Lyndale Ave S - Minneapolis, MN 55408 (612) 871-4444Intermedia Arts is a community-based arts center that strives to foster cultural dialogue through the arts. Volunteers can contribute to a diverse and innovative center for artistic expression. Volunteers help with events and office work.

In the Heart of the Beast Puppet/Mask Theatre1500 East Lake Street - Minneapolis, MN 55407Vol. Coord.: Margery Otto, (612) 721-2535, x14This theatre empowers its communities by providing opportunities for hands-on participation in the creation of community-wide events. Volunteers can be integral to creative tasks such as set construction, painting, and puppet and mask making.

Minnesota Historical Society345 W Kellogg Blvd. - St. Paul, MN 55102Vol. Coord.: Karen Kendall (651) 259-3188The Minnesota Historical Society is a private, non-profit educational and cultural institution established in 1849 to preserve and share Minnesota history. Volunteer activities range from greeting visitors at the History Center to helping individuals with genealogical research in the library. Easily reached by bus.

Patrick’s Cabaret3010 Minnehaha Ave. South - Minneapolis, MN 55406-1932Vol. Coord.: Sara Jo Lehrer, (612) 724-6273, x3 or sarajo@patrickscabaret.orgPatrick’s Cabaret is an informal performance venue in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Twice a month the Cabaret presents six eclectic and talented artists from the Twin Cities. Each show is filled with music, dance, stories and much more. Easily reached by bus.

Steppingstone Theatre55 Victoria Street North - St. Paul, MN 55104Vol. Coord.: Katie Schmeig, katie@steppingstonetheatre.orgSteppingstone Theatre is dedicated to developing the whole child by using educational theatre programs and fully staged productions to build self-esteem, confidence, and a sense of community while celebrating diversity in a supportive, noncompetitive environment. Volunteers can work as ushers or assist in educational programs.

SPNN375 Jackson Street, Suite 250; Saint Paul, MN 55101Volunteer/Intern Coord: Crooms@spnn.org (651) 224-5153 SPNN is a non-profit community media center serving Saint Paul, MN and the Twin Cities metro area whose mission is to empower people to use media and communications to better lives, use authentic voice and build common understanding.

COLLEGE ACCESS

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)Various St. Paul Public School SitesContact: Tara Reddinger-Adams (651) 744-1350AVID targets students in the academic middle who have the intention of going to college and the willingness to work hard. Volunteers apply to a specific high school in St. Paul or Minneapolis to work as tutors with a small group of students. Their teaching methodology is based on the Socratic Method, where tutors emphasize students’ inquiries, rather than lectures.

AVID Mentorship Program (AMP)Campus Contact: Luciano Guzman - CEC-CollegeAccess@macalester.eduThrough AMP, Macalester students mentor juniors from Highland Park Senior High School to facilitate a meaningful peer relationship and provide guidance on the college application process. Macalester students mentor once a week at Highland Park to help guide their mentees through a set of weekly goals related to the application process.

College Possible450 North Syndicate Street, #200 - St. Paul, MN 55104(651) 917-3525College Possible is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping promising, low-income students from the Twin Cities obtain admission to college.

Breakthrough Twin Cities2051 Larpenteur Avenue - St. Paul, MN 55109Contact: Volunteer@breakthroughtwincities.org, (651) 748-5504Breakthrough Twin Cities is a program that helps highly motivated, under-resourced middle school students from St. Paul Public Schools succeed in rigorous honors coursework and get to college. Breakthrough Saint Paul employs a "Students Teaching Students" model of education common to all 29 programs in The Breakthrough Collaborative. For six weeks during the summer and on 13 Saturdays during the school year, students take challenging enrichment classes designed and taught by talented and diverse high school and college students.

Get Ready!1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 350 - St. Paul, MN 55108(651) 642-0567Get Ready! is an early intervention and college awareness program preparing students from low-income families to get to college. The program prepares elementary, middle and high school students for post-secondary education by providing college planning information, academic tutoring and higher education options. Volunteers can work as career speakers, where they share their career path and experiences to inspire fourth to eight graders about their own career options.

Minnesota Minority Education Partnership/MN College Access Network2233 University Avenue West, Suite 220 St. Paul, MN 55114Contact: Jessicca Edwards, MCAN Program Coordinator jedwards@mmep.org, (651) 645-7400The Minnesota Minority Education Partnership, Inc. is a nonprofit that seeks to increase the success of Minnesota students of color in Minnesota schools, colleges and universities. They work closely with students, communities of color and representatives from education, business, government and nonprofits to develop programs that help students of color succeed academically.

Northside Achievement Zone2123 West Broadway Ave #100 - Minneapolis, MN 55411 612-521-4405The NAZ Promise Neighborhood is a collaboration of organizations and schools partnering with families in a geographic “Zone” of North Minneapolis to prepare children to graduate from high school ready for college. The goal is to end multigenerational poverty with in North Minneapolis, by helping families and children move through a “cradle-to-career” pipeline that provides comprehensive support from pre-natal through college to career.

Opportunities AboundMacalester College Civic Engagement CenterCec-CollegeAccess@macalester.eduThe goal of Opportunities Abound is to promote increased access to higher education for local youth – many of whom are potential first generation college students, low income and/or students of color. Volunteers can join us in hosting meaningful age appropriate campus visits for local schools and community organizations. Each year there are several opportunities to connect with a variety of youth groups who visit Macalester and volunteers opt in as their schedule allows. Student campus visit leaders are also supported through monthly training and community-building sessions.

ECONOMIC JUSTICE

Family Place244 10th Street E – St. Paul, MN 55101Vol. Coord.: Bob Fallat, (952) 938-3903 fallat1@comcast.net This is a day shelter centered around the needs of families who do not have permanent housing. Volunteers can work with children’s programming, help with meals, complete administrative work, and staff the front desk.

Habitat for Humanity3001 Fourth Street SE- Minneapolis, MN 55414Campus Contact:hfh@macalester.eduVolunteers work on homes being built with and for low-income future homeowners. The Macalester Habitat Campus Chapter sponsors one-time and regular opportunities, as well as alternative break trips.

Keystone Community Services2000 St. Anthony Avenue - St. Paul, MN 55104Vol. Coord.: Margo Kemp Johnson (651)603-6650 mkempjohnson@keystoneservices.orgKeystone Community Services works to strengthen the capacity of individuals and families to improve the quality of their lives. It operates a preschool, a food shelf, senior programs and meals on wheels.

Project for Pride in Living, Inc.1925 Chicago Ave - Minneapolis, MN 55404Vol. Coord.: Julie Huck, (612) 455-5111PPL’s mission is to assist low and moderate income people in becoming self-sufficient by addressing their housing, job and neighborhood needs. There are various volunteer positions available in Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Simpson Housing Services2100 Pillsbury Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55404Vol. Coord: Wendy Wiegmann 612.455.0847 wwiegmann@simpsonhousing.orgSimpson Housing Services provides shelter, affordable housing, and support services to thousands of men, women and children who are experiencing homelessness. Their mission is to house, support and advocate for people experiencing homelessness.

People Serving People614 Third Street South Minneapolis, MN 55415(612) 332-4500People Serving People provides emergency housing and community services that assist families experiencing homelessness in becoming self-sufficient and reconnected with the community.

Catholic Charities of St. Paul & Minneapolis1200 Second Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55403Volunteer Hotline: (612) 204-8435, 651-204-8500Catholic Charities is the Twin Cities’ largest private provider of social services, working to strengthen families, reduce poverty, and build communities in the Minneapolis and St. Paul metropolitan area. The organization serves individuals and families regardless of faith, operating more than 48 programs in 42 locations.

Eco Education1295 Bandana Blvd., Suite 118 - St. Paul, MN 55108Program Contact: (651) 222-7691Eco Education is committed to fostering within young people the appreciation, knowledge, values and skills necessary to inspire ecologically sound actions. Volunteers assist with special events, the speakers bureau and general communications.

Eureka Metro CERT (Clean Energy Resource Team)2828 Kennedy St, Minneapolis MN 55413Contact: Diana McKeown dianam@eurekarecycling.org Vol. Coord.: miriamh@eurekarecycling.org(651) 222-7678Eureka Recycling is the only organization in Minnesota that specializes in zero waste. Eureka Recycling has a wide range of initiatives including community workshops, educational outreach activities and renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. Eureka Recycling is always looking for volunteers to explain to people how to properly recycle and compost at zero-waste events.

Friends of the Mississippi360 North Robert Street, Suite 400 - Saint Paul, MN 55101Vol. Coord.: Sue Rich, (651)222-2193, x14Local conservation group works to protect and enhance the Mississippi River and its watershed in the Twin Cities area. Volunteer opportunities vary from habitat restoration to supporting special events or office projects.

Great River Greening35 W. Water Street, Suite 201 - St. Paul, MN 55107Vol. Coord.: Jen Kader, (651) 665-9500, x11 jkader@greatrivergreening.orgRestore the natural heritage of the Mississippi river in downtown St. Paul by revitalizing the river’s native trees, flowers and birds. Volunteers assist with site preparation, plantings, and administrative support.

Sierra Club North Star Chapter2327 East Franklin Avenue, Suite 1 - Minneapolis, MN 55406Vol. Coord.: Heather Cusick, (612) 659-9124Whether you want to dive into the depths of policy or write letters to the editor there is a need and a place for your efforts at the North Star Chapter, in several issue areas: clean air, clean water, forests, open space, transportation, global issues, legislation and elections.

Urban Roots731 East 7th Street - Saint Paul MN 55106 Contact: 651.228.7073 volunteer@urbanrootsatx.orgUrban Roots is a Saint Paul-based organization whose mission is to help revitalize low-to-moderate income communities by providing technical assistance and operating programs that will enhance the physical, economic, social, ecological, and spiritual well being of the community and its residents.

Rivers Edge AcademyContact: David Greenberg greenberg@auduboncharterschools.org(612) 331-4181 River’s Edge Academy (REA) is a tuition free, Expeditionary Learning Outward Bound charter high school. REA educates students to become environmentally responsible, socially conscious, and scholastically prepared for college and active community life.

FAITH-BASED

Jewish Community Action2375 University Ave W, Suite 150 St. Paul, MN 55114Vol. Coord.: Carin Mrotz, (651) 632-2184Since 1995, Jewish Community Action has been uniting Jews throughout Minnesota in pursuit of social and economic justice. Issues include Affordable Housing, Community Reinvestment, Gun Violence Prevention, Immigrants’ Rights, Racial Justice, and Organizing Russian-Speakers. Diverse in our backgrounds and traditions, we come together in the spirit of tikkun olam, working to build a better community and a more just world.

Jewish Community Relations CouncilThe Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC) serves as the designated public affairs arm of the Jewish community to elected officials, the media, and other religious, racial, and ethnic groups. JCRC educates and mobilizes the Jewish community for advocacy and action on such issues as hate crimes, social justice, religious liberty and other areas of common concern. The JCRC utilizes hundreds of volunteers in ways that enrich the volunteer and nurture community.

Metropolitan Interfaith Council on Affordable Housing (MICAH)MICAH has 150 members including congregations from the interfaith religious community and housing organizations. MICAH’s central organizing principle is to think regionally, act locally, and live faithfully via building community support, grassroots organizing, volunteering, news, fact sheets and more.

MN Without Poverty2423 Park Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55404Vol Cor.: Nancy Maeker (612) 310-9560MN Without Poverty works to provide all people with those things that protect human dignity and make for a healthy life: adequate food and shelter, meaningful work, safe communities, healthcare, and quality education.

Emma Norton Services670 North Robert Street, St. Paul, MN 55101-2523Vol. Coord. Lucille Prinsen (651) 251 - 2627Emma Norton Services works with women, children, and families who are homeless and have the added challenges of mental illness, chemical dependency, or both. Safe and sober housing combined with programs and support services provide an environment where victory over homelessness, mental illness, and chemical dependency becomes a possibility.

House of Charity510 South 8th Street Minneapolis, MN 55404Vol. Coord.: m.bennett@houseofcharity.orginfo@houseofcharity.org (612) 436-2050The mission of House of Charity is to feed those in need, house those experiencing homelessness, and empower individuals to achieve independence.

Feed My Starving ChildrenVol Coord.: Jan Kuball (763) 951 7306 registration@fmsc.orgFeed My Starving Children is a non-profit Christian organization committed to feeding God’s children hungry in body and spirit. The approach is simple: children and adults hand-pack meals specifically formulated for malnourished children, and we ship these meals to nearly 70 countries around the world.

Simpson Housing ServicesChristina Giese 612.455.0859The mission is to house, support and advocate for people experiencing homelessness

gender and sexuality

Casa de EsperanzaP.O. Box 40115 - St. Paul, MN 55104Vol. Coord.: Alex Zoltai, (651) 646-5553, x303Casa de Esperanza is the National Latina Domestic Violence Resource Center whose mission is to mobilize Latinas and Latina communities to end domestic violence. Headquartered in St. Paul, MN, Casa de Esperanza works within communities by providing advocacy, emergency shelter, a 24-hour bilingual crisis line, and opportunities for peer education. The organization’s National Latina Network for Healthy Families and Communities incorporates training and technical assistance, a public policy and a research center in an effort to advance effective responses to eliminate violence and promote healthy relationships.

OutFront Minnesota310 38th Street East #209, Minneapolis, MN 55409-1337Vol. Coord.: Sara Cassidy, (612) 822-0127 x7649, scassidy@outfront.orgOutFront Minnesota works to eliminate heterosexism and homophobia through programs and services to the GLBTQAI communities in the areas of public policy, advocacy, education and training, anti-violence, schools, and the law. Volunteers can work with the office, special events, and outreach programs.

Quatrefoil Library1220 E Lake St - Minneapolis, MN 55407Vol. Coord.: Jeremy Wardein, (651) 641-0969 Quatrefoil Library exists to collect, preserve, and share GLBT materials and information in order to promote communities, raise awareness of diversity and history, and foster understanding. Collections include books, videos, materials, and information which members may check out. Volunteers can sort donated books, work as a desk volunteer, and help at book sales

Planned Parenthood of Minnesota671 Vandalia Street - Saint Paul, MN 55114Vol. Coord.: Nikki Miller, (651) 698-2401For over 75 years, Planned Parenthood has been driven by the belief that all citizens deserve full rights to compassionate, high quality reproductive health care and information, to allow them to build healthy families and productive lives. Volunteers serve as receptionists, patient educators, or medical assistants. Other opportunities include involvement in community education, advocacy and special projects.

Women’s Advocates588 Grand Avenue - St. Paul, MN 55102Vol. Coord.: Mary Brown, 651-726-5202 mbrown@wadvocates.orgWomen’s Advocates is a shelter for battered women and their children. Services are provided to shelter residents in a respectful and compassionate manner. Volunteers are needed for a number of activities including helping with child care activities. Training is required and provided.

global Justice

The Advocates for Human Rights310 Fourth Avenue South, Suite 1000, Minneapolis, MN 55415Volunteer Coor.: Kelsey Johnston (612) 746-4686 hrights@advrights.orgMN Advocates is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion and the protection of human rights. Volunteers are needed for research on human rights issues, for translation, and for teaching a human rights curriculum in schools. Volunteer needs for special projects are regularly updated on the website.

Center for Victims of Torture717 East River Road - Minneapolis, MN 55455Vol. Coord.: Beth Wickum, (612) 436-4824The Center serves survivors of politically motivated torture now living in the United States. Volunteers may work directly with clients or serve as administrative support to the Center’s efforts.

Common Hope1400 Energy Park Drive, Suite 23St. Paul, MN 55108 Vol. and Community Liaison: (651) 917-0250 louisel@us.commonhope.orgCommon Hope promotes hope and opportunity in Guatemala, partnering with children, families, and communities who want to participate in a process of development to improve their lives through education, health care, and housing.

Compatible Technology International800 Transfer Road, Suite 6 - Saint Paul, MN 55114 651-632-3912This organization creates practical food and water tools that empower the global poor to better feed and support themselves. The technologies and programs provide sustainable pathways out of hunger and poverty. Volunteers are needed for everything from trainers to writers and graphic designers.

Minnesota Alliance of Peacemakers4921 Girard Avenue S Minneapolis, MN 55419Program Contact: Wayne Wittman, 651-695-5297 The MAPM network is a commons for social change activists in Minnesota. A virtual town square where participating organizations post their actions and events, promote targeted e-letters, petitions or national boycotts, create online fundraisers; and, to achieve common goals, gather allies and build issue based cooperative relationships with other organizations across the state and across state lines.

Give Us Wings450 Syndicate Street North, Suite 290 -St. Paul, MN 55104(651)789-5606director@giveuswings.orgGive Us Wings works at the grassroots level with the poorest of the poor people in villages within Kenya and Uganda. With an approach of transformation rather than merely direct aid, Give Us Wings funds community development projects, provides financial assistance and training for economic self-sufficiency, and funds educational and medical needs of adults and children in Africa.

Women Against Military Madness (WAMM)4200 Cedar Avenue South, Suite 3Minneapolis, MN 55407USA Program Contact: Mary Beaudoin, (612) 827-5364 wamm@mtn.orgWAMM is a nonviolent feminist organization that works to create a system of social equity, self-determination, and justice through education and empowerment of women. WAMM’s purpose is to dismantle systems of militarism and global oppression. Volunteers participate in demonstrations, vigils, marches, and educational events.

World Savvy619 S. 10th Street - Minneapolis, MN 55404Contact: (612) 767-4438World Savvy is an education nonprofit working to educate and engage youth in community and world affairs, to prepare them to learn, work and live as responsible global citizens in the 21st century.

America Refugee Committee615 1st Ave NE, Suite 500Minneapolis, MN 55413-2681Contact: (612) 767-4438ARC works with refugee communities in 10 countries around the world, helping people regain control of their lives. ARC provides shelter, clean water and sanitation, health care, skills training, microcredit education, protection and whatever support we can to let people begin again.

HEALTH and wellness

Clare Housing929 Central Avenue NEMinneapolis MN 55413Vol. Coord.: Debbie Wyman 612-236-9528 debbie.wyman@clarehousing.orgTo learn more about volunteer opportunities, you are invited to attend a guided one-hour tour of Clare Housing’s HIV- specific housing programs. Learn how affordable housing and supportive services improves the quality of life for people living with HIS/AIDS in the Twin Cities.

Lyngblomsten Senior Center1415 Almond Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108Vol. Coord.: Lana Western, (651) 632-5324 lwestern@lyngblomsten.org Volunteer on a weekly, bimonthly, or monthly basis at this senior center with a Norwegian focus. Participate in events such as bingo and fun night.

Minnesota AIDS Project1400 Park Ave South - Minneapolis, MN 55404Vol. Coord.: volunteer@mnaidsproject.org (612) 341-2060Minnesota Aids Project is an institution that works to fight AIDS, through advocacy work, education, and service. Volunteers can assist with “Tuesday Niters,” a group that meets to prepare for special events, including the annual Hollywood Gala. Other work includes grassroots organizing, education booths, and advocacy work

People Incorporated317 York Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55130Volunteer Coordinator (651) 288-3532 volunteer@peopleincorporated.orgApollo Resource Center serves adults with mental illness and assists them in achieving self-sufficiency. The length of commitment is flexible. In the past volunteers have helped with outings, parties, educational groups or administrative work. New ideas for programming are welcome. Get off the 21 bus at Dale Street and walk north.

Rakhma Joy Home123 S. Wheeler Street, St. Paul, MN 55105Vol. Coord.: Lindsey Fossum, (612) 824-2345 ckuhlmann@rakhma.orgThis cozy neighborhood home is an alternative to nursing homes for senior citizens with Alzheimer’s disease. Become a companion to seniors by cooking a special meal, playing an instrument, gardening, walking or participating in special events or projects with the seniors.

HOSPITALS

Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of MN345 N Smith Ave, St Paul, MN 551022525 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404Volunteer: Samantha Scheving (612) 813-7122 Samantha.Scheving@childrensmn.org Children’s Hospital has two campuses and is one of the top pediatric hospitals in the United States. Children’s offers volunteer opportunities in pediatric inpatient units, the emergency department, neonatology, as well as support service areas like sibling play and children’s library. Volunteers must like having direct contact with children in a patient care setting.

Hennepin County Medical Center701 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415Volunteer Coordinator (612) 873-2512 volunteerservices@hcmed.orgHCMC is the largest hospital in the Twin Cities, with over 900 inpatient beds, and is one of the top ten hospitals in the United States. Volunteers can work in many different areas of the hospital, like the emergency department, information desk, medicine clinic, surgery family waiting room, transportation, and more. HCMC volunteers are part of the Service League. The PEER Volunteer Program is very highly recommended by past students.

Shriners Hospital2025 E River Pkwy Minneapolis, MN 55414(612) 596-6106The clinic focuses on treating children with orthopedic (muscle, bone and joint) conditions, cleft lip and palate, and specialized plastic surgery needs in an environment designed to put children at ease.

United Hospital333 Smith Ave N, St Paul, MN 55102Contact: volunteer.united@allina.com (651) 241-8644United Hospital, the largest hospital in the Twin Cities east metro area, provides a full range of health care and is recognized nationally and locally for its expertise and care. United Hospital serves more than 200,000 patients and their families each year.

Hubbs Center for Lifelong Learning1030 University Ave. W. - St. Paul, MN 55104Vol. Coord.: Ruth Rodriguez, (651)-290-4728 Ruth.Rodriguez@spps.orgThe Hubbs Center is a program of the St. Paul Public Schools’ Community Education Development sector. Volunteers can tutor in literacy, math, English Language education, or citizenship, or they can serve as a classroom instructor. Day evening hours are available.

Jane Addams School for Democracy209 West Page Street – W. St. Paul, MN 55107 and St. Paul Library - 1558 W Minnehaha Ave, St Paul, MNVol. Coord.: Derek Johnson, (612) 807.5159 johnsod1@augsburg.eduEast African and Spanish circles improve English skills of participants while discussing their history and culture. In the Children’s Circle, volunteers may play with children of community participants. Preparation for the citizenship exam is also offered. Transportation often provided/arranged.

Minnesota Internship Center Charter School300 Industrial Blvd - Minneapolis, MN 55413 Vol. Coord.: Amy Libman, (612) 722-5416, x106 alibman@mnic.orgMNIC is a Minneapolis Charter High School serving non-native speakers of English ages 15-20. Aspects of the program include experiential learning that will provide students with internships and service learning opportunities. Volunteers will work 1-1 or with small groups on basic English skills under the direction of a teacher. Day and evening opportunities available. On bus line.

Neighborhood House179 Robie Street East - St. Paul, MN 55107Vol. Coord.: Anders Ringdahl-Mayland ARMayland@neighb.org, 651-789-2509Neighborhood House is a multicultural, multilingual community center with programming for all ages and open doors for all people and is often a first stop for new immigrants and refugees. Volunteers may work with children, teach English Learning or GED classes, or help distribute food to program participants.

Project for Pride in Living, Inc.1925 Chicago Ave - Minneapolis, MN 55404 Vol. Coord.: Julie Huck, (612) 455-5111 julie.huck@ppl-inc.orgPPL’s mission is to assist low and moderate income people in becoming self-sufficient by addressing their housing, job and neighborhood needs. There are various volunteer positions available in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Volunteer positions are available with youth and adults in ESL classes.

Women's Initiative for Self-Empowerment (WISE)570 Asbury Street, Suite 202 – St. Paul MNVol. Coord.: Cheryl Field, cheryl@womenofwise.orgWISE serves immigrant/refugee women and girls and provides opportunities for them to achieve their full potential and to increase their skills towards economic success. WISE utilizes volunteers in many of its programs & benefits greatly from the involvement of college students as mentors.

PUBLIC POLICY

Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy2105 First Avenue South - Minneapolis MN 55404(612) 870-0453The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy works locally and globally at the intersection of policy and practice to ensure fair and sustainable food, farm and trade systems. IATP’s program areas include trade and global governance, rural communities, food and health, environment and agriculture, forestry, and local foods. Volunteers looking for long term involvement should consider interning.

Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless22233 University Ave W #434 - St Paul, MN 55114Vol. Coord: Kenza Hadj-Moussa, (612) 879-9437The Coalition’s mission is to generate policies, community support, and local resources for housing and services to end homelessness in Minnesota. Volunteer opportunities include everything from making reminder phone calls about an upcoming event and data entry to media work and policy research.

Transit for Livable Communities626 Selby Ave - St Paul, MN 55104Vol. Coord: (651) 767-0298 Transit for Livable Communities is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to reform Minnesota’s transportation system. TLC works with residents, policymakers, and businesses to ensure that more people are involved in the transportation decisions that impact our communities. Volunteers can phone bank and help in the office.

Minnesota Women’s Consortium550 Rice Street St. Paul, MN 55103Contact: 651.228.0338 info@mnwomen.orgMinnesota Women’s Consortium works to advance equity and justice for all women through advocacy and collaboration.

NARAL (Pro-Choice Minnesota)2300 Myrtle Ave #120, St Paul, MN 55114Contact: (651) 602-7655 info@prochoiceminnesota.orgThe mission of NARAL Pro-Choice Minnesota is to develop and sustain a constituency that uses the political process to guarantee every woman the right to make personal decisions regarding the full range of reproductive choices, including preventing unintended pregnancy, bearing healthy children, and choosing legal abortion.

NAMI (The National Alliance on Mental Illness)800 Transfer Road, #31 Saint Paul, MN 55114Contact: 651-645-2948 namihelps@namimn.orgNAMI of Minnesota is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives children and adults with mental illnesses and their families. NAMI Minnesota offers education, support and advocacy. NAMI Minnesota vigorously promotes the development of community mental health programs and services, improved access to services, increased opportunities for recovery, reduced stigma and discrimination, and increased public understanding of mental illness.

The Minnesota Project1885 University Avenue Suite 315 St. Paul, MN 55104Contact: 651.645.6159 mnproject@mnproject.orgThe Minnesota Project champions the sustainable production and equitable distribution of energy and food in communities across Minnesota. The programs are focused on the development, conservation and efficient use of renewable energy; farm practice and policy that promote profitable farms that protect and replenish the environment; and the production and consumption of local, sustainably grown foods.

Domestic Abuse Project (DAP)204 West Franklin Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55404Contact: 612.874.7063 dap@mndap.orgThe DAP mission is to stop domestic violence. This is done one man at a time, one woman at a time and one child at a time, using proven counseling and educational programs. To stop domestic violence DAP also works to prevent it. This is done with individuals, but also by working closely with partner organizations throughout the community.

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spanish language opportunities

Adams Spanish Immersion Elementary School615 South Chatsworth Street - Saint Paul, MN 55102CEC-SpanishLanguage@macalester.edu Adams Spanish Immersion Elementary school is a dual-immersion public elementary school located about 15 minutes by car from the Macalester College Campus. Students are paired with a kindergarten or first grade Spanish classroom (or both). You might be helping students in small groups or one-on-one in math, science, and reading in Spanish. We require a Spanish level of HISP 305 or higher. If you are interested in volunteering at Adams, please contact the Spanish language coordinator.

Casa de EsperanzaP.O. Box 71577 - St. Paul, MN 55175Vol. Coord.: Ivette Izea-Martinez iizeamartinez@casadeesperanza.org, (651) 646-5553Casa de Esperanza is the National Latina Domestic Violence Resource Center whose mission is to mobilize Latinas and Latina communities to end domestic violence. Headquartered in St. Paul, MN, Casa de Esperanza works within communities by providing advocacy, emergency shelter, a 24-hour bilingual crisis line, and opportunities for peer education. The organization’s National Latina Network for Healthy Families and Communities incorporates training and technical assistance, a public policy initiative in Washington, D.C., and a research center in Atlanta, GA, in an effort to advance effective responses to eliminate violence and promote healthy relationships.

Centro1915 Chicago Ave. - Minneapolis, MN 55404Vol. Coord.: Roxana Linares, (612) 874-1412Centro is a community meeting place for Latino families and their children. It’s a center where Latinos may gather and celebrate their individual history, culture and traditions. Students can help with the bi-lingual daycare, with the senior center or with English instruction.

Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES) 797 East Seventh Street - St. Paul, MN 55106 Vol. Coord.: Hillary VanWyngeeren, (651) 379-4200 msedlacek@clues.orgCLUES is a leading provider of social services for the Latino community in Minnesota through its five core service areas of Mental Health, Chemical Health, Employment, Education and Elder Wellness. All services are provided in Spanish or English, and are culturally appropriate for Latinos. No matter what your level of training, you can volunteer to help make a difference in the lives of Latinos right here in Minnesota.

Early Childhood Education, St Paul Public SchoolsCEC-SpanishLanguage@macalester.edu Saint Paul Schools needs Spanish-speaking students who can provide native language support (reading books, playing, pre-teaching lessons provided by English-speaking teachers) to children 2 to 5 years old in early childhood family Education or Early Childhood Special Education classrooms. Time commitment is flexible from 1 hour per week to 2 ½ hours on one or more days per week.

El Colegio 4137 Bloomington Ave South - Minneapolis, MN 55407Contact: Arturo, Arturo@el-colegio.org (612) 728.5728El Colegio Charter School is a small public high school in Minneapolis that serves students in English and Spanish. Volunteers work in Spanish speaking classrooms to individually help students or in bilingual classrooms to help students who don’t speak much English.

Guadalupe Alternative Program381 East Robie Street - St. Paul, MN 55107Vol. Coord.: Maria Keller, (651) 222-0758 GAP is a not-for-profit human services agency on the West Side of St. Paul. GAP touches the lives of more than 700 persons annually through its alternative junior and senior high schools, adult education and its family and student support services. GAP seeks out and trains volunteers to serve in the areas of adult education, tutoring, day-care and high school classroom aides. Transportation often provided.

Riverview Elementary School271 Belvidere Street East- Saint Paul, MN 55107 Vol. Coord: Katelyn Waalen, katelyn.waalen@sppsfoundation.org Riverview Elementary School on the West Side of St Paul is a public elementary school with a Spanish Immersion program. They are in need of tutors (Spanish speaking and non-Spanish speaking). Non-Spanish speakers should expect to work with older children, whereas Spanish speakers should expect to work with the younger grades. Tutors work with students one-on-one or in small groups, helping them to get the extra help they may not receive in class. Riverview asks for a 1-hour a week time commitment (plus the half hour that it takes to get there and back). Please fill out the interest form on the CEC website if you are interested.

Latino Economic Development Center1516 E Lake St. Suite 201 Minneapolis, MN 55407Vol. Coord: Matt Kazinka (612) 724-5332 matt@LEDC-mn.orgThe LEDC is a non-profit organization whose founders believed that economic progress was imperative to strengthen the Latino community. Their initiatives focus on self-sufficiency, particularly starting and growing a business, finding a job, and gaining work skills. Volunteers will assist teachers in classes, tutor basic English and computer skills, or help with administrative work.

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Division of Indian Work1001 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407Vol. Coord.: Chiffon Potter, (612) 722-8722, x371Volunteers are matched with youth ages 7 – 17. Together you work on homework assignments, special reading and math study, and assist with the use of computers.

Horizons Youth Program (Sabathani)310 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55409Vol. Coord.: Bobby Lay, (612) 821-2329Sabathani offers a wide range of programs and services to help community members reach their fullest potential by focusing on life skills, self reliance, job readiness, basic needs, education and school success. Volunteers tutor elementary students from 4-7 pm once a week in math, reading, computers, and art.

Neighborhood House 179 Robie St E, St. Paul, MNVol. Coord.: Anders Ringdahl-Mayland, (651) 789-2524 armayland@neighb.orgSince 1897, Neighborhood House’s mission has been helping people, families and organizations develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence to thrive in diverse communities. Our tutoring program is for students grades 6-12 strives to transform struggling students into students who exceed expectations. Create individualized lesson plans for math, reading, and writing, and develop trusting relationships with students

Minnesota Children’s Museum 10 West 7th Street, St. Paul, MN 55102Vol. Coord.: Kim Nienstedt, (651) 225-6046Volunteer opportunities include Exhibit Explainer, “Habitot” Host, behind the scenes work and special events at this state-of-the-art children’s museum. The museum is located in downtown St. Paul.

West 7th Community Center265 Oneida Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55102Vol. Coord.: Emily Pripas, (651) 298-5493, x213 epripas@west7th.orgWest 7th Community Center works to provide human services as well as educational and recreational opportunities to residents of the West 7th Community. Volunteers may act as a reading buddy or a homework tutor.

Project for Pride in Living (PPL)Multiple SitesVol. Coord.: Julie Huck, Julie.huck@ppl-inc.orgThe PPL Family Literacy Program strives to improve educational and employment outcomes for low-income families and new immigrants through integrated programming that serves both parents and their children. PPL asks for a two-hour, semester long commitment, but are willing to work with students on flexibility in schedules. Activities include: working one-on-one or with youth on literacy skill development and homework; and helping lead small groups of youth in creative literacy activities and games.

Jean Lyle Children’s Center130 N Howell St – Saint Paul, MN 55104Contact Info.: (651) 646-9603, administrator@jeanlyle.orgHaving a long history with Macalester, Jean Lyle provides a nurturing school environment to children ages 3-6. Volunteers are needed to help in the classroom and play settings.

Linwood-Monroe Arts+1023 Osceola Ave – Saint Paul, MN 55105 (K-3)810 Palace Ave – Saint Paul, MN 55102 (Pre-K, 4-8)Linwood-Monroe Arts+ is an arts-focus, highly diverse, dual-campus magnet school with a strong, long-time relationship with Macalester. Commute to either campus is short, in particular to the Linwood campus. Both campuses are in need of volunteers to help in their libraries, working with students to read and pick out books as well as organize activities.

Volunteers can also tutor students one-on-one, be classroom helpers – including within the special needs classroom, be lunchtime reading buddies, or mentor 7th and 8th grade students. Time commitments are flexible, and school hours are Monday through Friday, 9:30am – 4:15pm.

Riverview West Side School of Excellence160 E Isabel St. St. Paul, MN 55107Riverview is a small, diverse elementary school of 360 students located on the West Side of Saint Paul with both English and dual immersion classes (Spanish). Volunteer tutors will help students who need extra academic support and guidance. Small group and one-on-one tutoring will mostly take place during the school day (9:00 am - 3:00 pm), with the possibility of some tutoring during the after school program on Mondays and Wednesdays. No previous experience or Spanish language skills are needed, only a bonus!

Tutoring Partnership for Academic ExcellenceSt. Paul Public Schools FoundationContact: Ellen Nikodym ellen.nikodym@sppsfoundation.orgOver 6,500 children are being tutored to increase proficiency in reading and math by 30 community-based and 18 school-based tutoring programs. Volunteers are placed in a number of Saint Paul public schools based on their preferences and schools’ needs through an online volunteer application.

Battle Creek Middle School 2121 N. Park Dr., St Paul, MN 55119 (651) 293-8960Battle Creek Middle School is a very diverse school and has many children who need help. 86% of the student body is eligible for free or reduced lunches (the district's measure of children living near of below the poverty line) and 49% of them are English Language Learners. These are factors that can lead a child to remain in a cycle of generational poverty unless we do something to reach out to them at this tender age. Through tutoring, the school hopes to not only work together to close the achievement gap and give these children the skills necessary to succeed, but also to provide them with role models and mentors that they can look up to.